Belt game 4,829 · December 19, 1987
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Montréal Canadiens 2–1 on the road to start reign 1,814 of the NHL belt, the 38th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 8, 1987, with 4 defenses over 11 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on December 22, 1987.
1,814Reign number
38Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held